Product Manager

Progressive Recruitment; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering and manufacturing group near Hitchin is looking for a Product Manager to oversee engineered mechanical components crucial for infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and significant experience in product management. This role offers competitive salary, a 7% pension match, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

7% matched pension contributions

Life cover

25 days holiday + option to buy 1 extra week

Annual bonus scheme

Discounted healthcare cash plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in product management of manufactured goods.
• Background in industrial manufacturing, mechanical engineering, or infrastructure sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Development (NPD) for engineered components.
• Manage product lifecycle and performance across global markets.
• Drive SIOP and demand forecasting.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Degree in Engineering, Technical, or Business discipline

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Product Manager - Engineered Products near Hitchin

Location: Hitchin, UK (Easily commutable from Hitchin, Milton Keynes, Bedford, Stevenage, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Aylesbury, Watford)

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

Industry: Engineering & Manufacturing

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Overview of Product Manager Role:
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Product Manager to join the UK division of a global engineering and manufacturing group. This role is based at their Engineering & Manufacturing HQ near Luton and focuses on managing a portfolio of engineered mechanical components used in critical infrastructure applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Development (NPD) for engineered components
• Manage product lifecycle and performance across global markets
• Drive SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) and demand forecasting
• Define and implement pricing strategies and business models
• Maintain product certifications and approvals

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Technical, or Business discipline
• Proven experience in product management of manufactured goods
• Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills
• Advanced Excel and solid IT proficiency
• Background in industrial manufacturing, mechanical engineering, or infrastructure sectors preferred

Benefits

• 7% matched pension contributions
• Life cover
• 25 days holiday + option to buy 1 extra week
• Annual bonus scheme
• Discounted healthcare cash plan

Why Apply?

• Join a global leader in engineered product innovation
• Influence product strategy across international markets
• Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Marketing & Supply Chain
• Opportunity to travel and lead impactful projects

Apply Now

If you have experience managing engineered products in a manufacturing setting and want to make a real impact, apply today or get in touch for more information.

To find out more about Progressive please visit (url removed)

Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales